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How do you calculate the Actual Mechanical Advantage (AMA) of a pulley?

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CIFS to measure the force used.
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Use a computer-interfaced Force Sensor to measure force. Calculate actual mechanical adavantage and ideal mechanical advantage. Determine efficiency. Make conclusions about pulley systems.
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